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Neil_Shaw published Man raped his vulnerable teenage girlfriend after she fell asleep

Neil_Shaw — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 18:16:00 GMT

A teenage girl with emotional and intellectual difficulties was left in pain and distress after being raped by her boyfriend after falling asleep on the sofa.The couple fell asleep after watching a film and she awoke to find him touching her "all over her body". The defendant, who cannot be named for legal reasons, then got on top of her and raped her, Plymouth Crown Court heard.The youth, who was 16 at the time of the offence, admitted raping the girl between July 27 and July 29 last...

Neil_Shaw published Devon diver Tom puts new phone through paces with mid-air selfie

Neil_Shaw — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 18:08:00 GMT

Devon diver Tom Daley has been unveied as the new face of the latest HTC phone in an advert which sees the Olympian world champion testing the mobile to its limits.The ad sees Tom taking a selfie with the phone after diving off the high platform and spinning into a backflip.The ad is designed to show how rugged and waterproof the new HTC is. Despite taking the medal winner dozens of attempts to perfect at London's Aquatics Centre - the work definitely paid off as just a few hours later he had...

Neil_Shaw published Man attacked by two men and left with broken jaw

Neil_Shaw — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 17:50:00 GMT

A man has been left with a suspected broken jaw after an attack outside a Co-op .Police are appealing for witnesses to the violent attack outside the Co-p on Whitleigh Green, Plymouth at around 11.40am today. A man in his 20s was assaulted by two men who left the scene. The victim sustained facial injuries and a suspected broken jaw. He was taken to Derriford Hospital in an ambulance. An investigation has been launched and enquiries are under way, reports plymouthherald. Anyone with...

Neil_Shaw commented Man beat shopworker until she blacked out in row over steak

Neil_Shaw — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 17:28:00 GMT

A man attacked a shopworker so violently she blacked out in a row over steak.Stephen Johnson of Barley Market Street, Tavistock attacked the woman in the cafe of Morrison's in the town on Friday, August 18. Johnson was charged with assault after he grabbed by the woman by the hair and punching her twice in the head. Police say the force of the attack caused her to black out. Johnson, 52, appeared at Plymouth Magistrates Court on Monday, August 21, charged with three offences, however two were...

Colleen_Smith published Waterfront hotel plans 22 bedroom extension

Colleen_Smith — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 16:09:00 GMT

A waterfront Premier Inn is asking for planning permission for a major two-storey extension - but it is just one part of major plans to extend the hotel chain's premises throughout Devon.The hotel chain has also confirmed that it has also been given permission to extend its Newton Abbot racecourse premises.The hotel at Lockyers Quay on Plymouth's Sutton harbour, currently has 62 guest bedrooms and would have 84 if the plan is approved - but the car park would have less spaces. The additional...

Alex_Richards published Missing Exeter boy, 16, last seen at Starcross station

Alex_Richards — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 16:05:00 GMT

Charlie Crook, 16, has been reported to police as missing from Starcross.Charlie was last seen at the train station and is believed to have headed to Exeter.He is described as white, 6ft, slim, brown hair, brown eyes, and a scar on his lower throat.Read More: Girl, 17, sexually assaulted by two men on Devon trainHe was wearing grey Nike tracksuit bottoms, a matching jumper around his waist, grey Nike trainers, a black t-shirt and a black Lacoste cap. Police are concerned for Charlie's welfare...

Guy_Henderson published Bike show will boost work with ex-Service men and women in need

Guy_Henderson — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 15:50:00 GMT

Funds to help ex-Service man and woman in need of support after suffering injuries and trauma on the battlefield will get a boost thanks to the second annual Dawlish Bike and Trike Show on The Lawn in Dawlish on Sunday September 3.The show is being run by Armed Forces Bikers, a registered charity comprised mainly of current and former members of the armed forces whose aim is to raise funds for ex-colleagues and their families who find themselves in need through physical or mental injury and a...

TinaCrowson published Air ambulance lands on Torquay school playing fields

TinaCrowson — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 15:38:00 GMT

Devon Air ambulance attracted a crowd of onlookers when it landed in Torquay next to a busy main road.The distinctive red ambulance landed on the playing fields of St Cuthbert Mayne school in Teignmouth Road, Torquay, on Monday lunchtime. Read More: Plymouth Argyle star Yann Songo'o in court It is understood the air ambulance was called after someone locally fell ill. However it was decided to transport the patient by land ambulance. By the time the ambulance took off again to return to base...

Devon Live published GCSEs? Who needs them?

Devon Live — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 15:33:00 GMT

GCSEs, eh? Really, who needs them? We take a look at the successful Devon celebrities who have done just great in life - without anyone asking to see their GCSE certificate…Chris DawsonStanding at Number Three on the Sunday Times wishlist, the Plymouth mogul Chris Dawson runs The Range discount stores. Chris is building "the equivalent of one and a half times the size of Drake Circus shopping centre" every year as he expands his retail empire throughout the UK and Ireland. He is...

Devon Live published What NOT to pack for Freshers' Week

Devon Live — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 15:29:00 GMT

This is it – you're off to university. Here's our trusty guide to what you DON'T need to pack for Freshers' Week:1 Your parentsMum and Dad might think, if they are driving you (and all your stuff) all the way to Loughborough or Liverpool, that it would be nice to make a trip of it: "We could check in to a hotel and have a lovely meal together in that Italian restaurant just down the road from your halls!" No. Wave them goodbye and head off to the college bar. They can have a...

C_Abbott published Off duty lifeguard helps save tourist who collapsed at Devon...

C_Abbott — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 15:27:00 GMT

An off duty lifeguard has helped to save an American tourist who collapsed at a Teignmouth beach.Senior RNLI lifeguard Henry Irvine was off duty and cycling down to Teignmouth beach for swim training last Wednesday at 7am when he was asked to respond to a man who had collapsed while running along the beach.The man, a tourist in his 40s from the US, had been out for a morning run when he collapsed and was found by other runners nearby.As Henry was cycling towards the beach, the runners recognised...

JoeBulmer commented Row over food bank users who are 'not working hard enough'

JoeBulmer — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 15:23:00 GMT

working people who use food banks "not working hard enough"?A debate on the subject of working people using food banks was prompted by a terse exchange in a popular Devon Facebook group.Prominent Conservative businessman Philip Milton appeared to suggest nurses who use food banks "are not working hard enough" in the group Ilfracombe Political Chatter.Mr Milton, a wealth manager from Ilfracombe, has since explained his comment was directed at one person in particular and was...

David_Byrom published Why Paul Tisdale was right about Exeter City potentially losing...

David_Byrom — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 15:16:00 GMT

As Paul Tisdale said, this time last year, Exeter City would probably have lost to Lincoln City on Saturday after seeing the Imps control possession for the majority of the second half.The Grecians were solid and composed on Saturday, leaving Christy Pym with little to do - aside from a stunning stop to deny Matt Green midway through the second period.It was a far cry from 12 months ago when, in a similar position when leading against Hartlepool United, City conceded in the 74th and 75th minute...

RomPEllis published Cyclist, 71, broke ribs in A388 crash

RomPEllis — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 15:14:00 GMT

A cyclist suffered broken ribs and facial injuries after coming off his bike on the A388 in north Devon on Sunday afternoon.He was taken to North Devon District Hospital by ambulance following the crash at around 12pm.His condition was initially described as life-threatening however a police spokesman confirmed on Monday that he has since improved.Read More: Girl, 17, sexually assaulted by two men on Devon trainThe busy road between Bideford and Holsworthy was closed two and half hours while...

RomPEllis published Poor weather forces Cardiff flight to divert to Exeter Airport

RomPEllis — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 15:09:00 GMT

A flight from Portugal to Cardiff was forced to land at Exeter Airport on Monday morning due to poor weather conditions.Read More: Man, 62, dies after crash leaves car upside down in fieldRyanair flight RYR9223 from Faro to Cardiff Airport was diverted to Exeter due to low visibility in the Welsh capital, an Exeter Airport spokesman confirmed. Flight data from plane tracking site FlightAware indicated that the aircraft got below 500m before aborting the landing and re-routing to Exeter.The...

RomPEllis commented Poor weather forces Cardiff flight to divert to Exeter Airport

RomPEllis — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 15:09:00 GMT

A flight from Portugal to Cardiff was forced to land at Exeter Airport on Monday morning due to poor weather conditions.Read More: Man, 62, dies after crash leaves car upside down in fieldRyanair flight RYR9223 from Faro to Cardiff Airport was diverted to Exeter due to low visibility in the Welsh capital, an Exeter Airport spokesman confirmed. Weather news Flight data from plane tracking site FlightAware indicated that the aircraft got below 500m before aborting the landing and re-routing to...

Colleen_Smith published Full scale search for boy, nine, who has disappeared from home

Colleen_Smith — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 15:05:00 GMT

Police are searching the town centre and seaside areas of Exmouth after a nine-year-old boy disappeared from his home. A police spokesman confirmed: "We are doing a full area search around the town centre and seaside areas and a community message has gone out to all the shops and taxis in the area."Please be on the lookout for Oliver Campbell, a nine-year-old boy reported to police as missing from Exmouth.Oliver is described as white, average height, medium build, and brown neck...

Colleen_Smith published Plymouth Argyle star Yann Songo'o in court

Colleen_Smith — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 14:52:00 GMT

A Plymouth Argyle player has appeared before magistrates charged with driving without any insurance.Yann Songo'o has already admitted speeding and using his mobile phone while driving a Porsche Boxster on Mannamead Road on December 2, 2016.The Pilgrims defender is also accused of travelling in a Porsche Boxster in excess of 30mph on a restricted road in Peverell on January 27 this year.The Cameroonian was accused of driving the vehicle without a licence, but police have now dropped that...

Guy_Henderson published Cash machine and contents ripped off the wall of Devon garage

Guy_Henderson — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 14:38:00 GMT

Police have appealed for witnesses after a cash machine was ripped off the wall of a Devon filling station in a raid early on Monday morning. The building at Totnes Cross Filling Station near Halwell in the South Hams was left damaged after the raid, in which a stolen farm vehicle was used.Witnesses said a wall and metal poles were damaged as the telehandler machine, stolen from a nearby farm, was used to smash the cash machine away from the wall.Read More: Why this gambling addict has issued a...

Colleen_Smith published Fight over beer at teetotal rehab centre

Colleen_Smith — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 14:34:00 GMT

A resident at a supposedly teetotal evangelical community wrecked his room during an argument with a fellow client over who should pay for their beer.George Holmes smashed the door of another room at the project in North Devon and its occupant fled after he threatened to hurt him.They were both receiving support and rehabilitation at Ovis Farm, Bratton Fleming, but fell out after they and another resident went to Barnstaple to buy beer and tobacco.Read More: Burglar handed himself in after...